Network Working Group G. Huston, Ed.
Request for Comments: 3975 IAB
Category: Informational I. Leuca, Ed.
OMA
January 2005
OMA-IETF Standardization Collaboration
Status of This Memo
This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does
not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of this
memo is unlimited.
Copyright Notice
Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2005).
Abstract
This document describes the standardization collaboration between the
Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) and the Internet Engineering Task Force
(IETF).
1. Introduction
This document contains a set of principles and guidelines that serves
as the basis for establishing a cooperation framework between the
Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) and the Internet Engineering Task Force
(IETF). This cooperation is intended to secure timely development of
technical specifications that facilitate maximum interoperability
with existing (fixed and mobile) Internet systems, devices, and
protocols.
Within the OMA, specific activities are undertaken through OMA
working groups, each with an area of responsibility. These
activities are authorized, and their output is approved by, the OMA
Technical Plenary. The list of OMA working groups, OMA
Specifications for public comment, the OMA work program, and publicly
available working group drafts can be found at the OMA web site,
<http://www.openmobilealliance.org>.
Within the IETF, activities are undertaken within a framework of
Areas, with specific activities being undertaken by working groups
that are chartered within each Area. Working group output is
reviewed by the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) and
published by the RFC-Editor. IETF activities are based on a
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RFC 3975 OMA-IETF Standardization Collaboration January 2005
principle of open contribution and participation by any interested
party. Information on IETF working groups, current work item drafts,
meeting schedules, and mailing lists are published on the IETF web
site, <http://www.ietf.org>.
The IETF and the OMA, are cooperating with a mutual desire to support
the integrity of specifications and standards developed by each body.
The preferred approach is that the OMA uses the Internet standards
unchanged, if feasible, and communicates requirements for change to
the IETF, as needed. The parties intend to work together in an
effort to avoid duplication of work.
Each organization will operate according to its own rules and
procedures, including rules governing Intellectual Property Rights
(IPR), specification elaboration, approval, and maintenance.
This cooperation framework is intended to guide collaborative
efforts, and should be put into use in as much as it is applicable to
these efforts. If either party finds this framework inapplicable,
then it may notify the other party so that this framework may be
modified or withdrawn, as appropriate.
2. Basis of Collaboration
In the further development of OMA specifications, the benefit of
adopting Internet specifications has been identified.
Although this document recognizes the importance of interoperability
of OMA specifications with the existing Internet and hence the use of
IETF standards, the OMA recognizes that additions or modifications
might be needed in order to make the IETF Internet specifications
meet the needs of the OMA. In such cases, the OMA will take its
concerns directly to the appropriate IETF working groups for
resolution. When no appropriate working group can be found or it is
not known where to direct the communication, or in the case of
resolution of consequent matters, the issue will be raised through
the OMA's designated liaison to the IETF.
The IETF may also need to ask questions of the OMA in order to refine
its understanding of OMA requirements or may wish to offer guidance
to OMA on the effective use of Internet specifications. Where
possible, these communications will occur in the context of a
discussion between OMA and an IETF working group. In the event that
a working group level discussion is deemed inappropriate for the
desired communication, the matter will be raised through the IETF's
designated liaison to the OMA.
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RFC 3975 OMA-IETF Standardization Collaboration January 20053. Document Sharing
Both the OMA and the IETF encourage the sharing of draft documents
that are of mutual interest.
All IETF documents are publicly available from the IETF web site, and
discussion of documents is hosted on open mailing lists.
OMA documents intended for public consumption, including working
drafts, are published for open access on the OMA web site,
<http://www.openmobilealliance.org/>. Technical contributions to OMA
by its members are also encouraged to make publicly available.
The OMA and the IETF will work to update and exchange, on a regular
basis, a list of dependencies between each organization's
specifications and work in progress.
4. Participation in the IETF Process
Participation in the IETF process is completely open. This allows
OMA delegates to participate to whatever extent the OMA considers
appropriate in IETF meetings and mailing list discussions to assist
the IETF in refining its understanding of OMA requirements and in
meeting requirements that the IETF deems appropriate. This close
working relationship also offers an excellent opportunity for OMA
delegates to receive informal guidance from IETF on OMA's use of
Internet specifications.
The vast majority of technical discussions and decision making within
the IETF is undertaken by using open mailing lists. It is
recommended that interested individuals subscribe to and participate
on these lists.
The OMA is to be notified of new work to be undertaken by the IETF
via a nominated IETF liaison notification mechanism.
5. Designated Liaisons
When the informal working group level of interaction is insufficient,
matters can be raised through a liaison channel. The OMA and the
IETF shall each establish liaison functions for communication with
the other organization and shall appoint one or more individuals to
those functions.
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RFC 3975 OMA-IETF Standardization Collaboration January 20055.1. IETF Liaison to OMA
The preferred way for organizations to work with IETF is through the
working groups. However, IETF has a limited number of individual
liaison roles with other organizations when conditions warrant the
appointment of a specific person.
The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) shall appoint a specific person
to serve as the OMA Liaison. The role of the IETF's OMA Liaison is
to act as an initial contact point in IETF for administrative aspects
of this collaboration that cannot easily be handled in other ways
(e.g., at a technical level by interactions with IETF Working Groups
or Area Directors). It is agreed that the role does not carry the
expectation of attendance at OMA meetings or participation in OMA
administrative processes, and it is anticipated that all liaison
efforts assigned to this individual will be carried out by electronic
mail. It is understood that the liaison does not have the ability to
make exceptions to, or special provisions for, IETF policies and
procedures.
It is expected that the individual appointed to this role would:
o be informed by the OMA of OMA activities on behalf of the IETF,
including new work proposals, and be able to report those using
appropriate channels within the IETF,
o convey liaisons statements from the OMA to the IETF, and be
responsible for shepherding the OMA communication to the relevant
parts of the IETF,
o report to the OMA on progress with IETF consideration of OMA
liaison statements, and
o have direct access to the OMA technical leadership as well as
direct access to the IAB and IETF Area Directors, as required.
OMA meetings are normally only open to delegates from OMA member
organizations. To assist the information flow between the
organizations, the IETF may, by prior written invitation from the OMA
on a per-case basis, send a representative to participate in and
represent the IETF at an OMA Technical Plenary and working group
meeting under conditions set forth by the OMA. The representative
could be the IETF liaison or, in the event that the liaison cannot
attend, some other designated individual.
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RFC 3975 OMA-IETF Standardization Collaboration January 20055.2. OMA Liaison to IETF
The OMA Technical Plenary shall establish an IETF liaison to be the
initial contact point in the OMA for matters pertaining to the OMA-
IETF cooperation. The OMA-IETF liaison function, therefore, is
expected to work with the concerned IETF and OMA working groups and
to support the interaction between the OMA and the IETF.
6. Formal Liaison Statements
Whenever possible, and as the preferred primary method of
communication and coordination of activity, communication at the
working group level is strongly encouraged.
When deemed necessary, formal communication between OMA and IETF is
also permitted. These communications are to be recorded in the form
of Liaison Statements, and the IETF will use the OMA liaison role to
convey these statements between the IETF and the OMA. All liaison
statements made by the IETF or directed to the IETF shall be
published by the IETF as public documents. All liaison statements
made by the IETF will comply with the IETF IPR policy as documented
in RFC 3667 [1] and RFC 3668 [2].
7. Contributions
OMA members may make contributions to the IETF in their capacity as
IETF participants, under the IETF's IPR policy, as documented in RFC3667 [1] and RFC3668 [2].
IETF participants who are also members of the OMA may make
contributions to the OMA only in their capacity as OMA members, under
the OMA's membership rules, including its IPR policy.
OMA mailing lists are not open to the general public. It is
recommended that work of mutual interest be discussed on the relevant
IETF mailing lists.
The OMA may make normative references to the IETF Proposed Standard,
Draft Standard, Standard, Best Common Practice and Informational
specifications that are published as part of the "Request for
Comments" (RFC) document series.
8. Co-development of Documents
The IETF and the OMA will not co-develop any documents or material.
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RFC 3975 OMA-IETF Standardization Collaboration January 20059. Terms of Agreement9.1. Limitation of Liability
Neither the IETF or the OMA makes any representations with respect to
and does not warrant the accuracy of any information or any document.
Without limiting the foregoing, each party agrees to accept the terms
of and reproduce any warranty disclaimers or limitations of liability
that are included in any reproduction of published material made
available to it under this cooperation framework.
9.2. General
a. Neither the OMA or the IETF acquires any intellectual or
industrial property rights under this cooperation framework or
through any disclosure. No license to any patent, trademark,
copyright, or other proprietary right is granted here.
b. There is no obligation for either the OMA or the IETF to
incorporate the materials presented by the other party.
c. This cooperation framework and the relationship between the IETF
and the OMA does not constitute a partnership, joint venture,
agency, or contract of employment between the IETF and the OMA.
10. Acknowledgments
The editors acknowledge the extensive efforts of Jorge Contreras,
Leslie Daigle, Ted Hardie, Allison Mankin, Thomas Narten, Isabelle
Valet-Harper, and Dean Willis in contributing to this document.
This memo took guidance from and borrowed text from RFC 3113 [3] and
RFC 3131 [4].
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